Top 8 Archaeologist Jobs in Tennessee

Staff Archaeologist
Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC —Nashville, TN
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
Archaeology Field Technician
Stantec —Nashville, TN
- Temporary
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
On-Call -Staff Archaeologist | Field Technician | Memphis
Chronicle Heritage —Memphis, TN
- $20 - $22 an hour
- On call
- Office
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
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Project Archaeologist – Tennessee – Full Time/Permanent
Richard Grubb & Associates —Tennessee
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project Archaeologist
Terracon —Nashville, TN
- Part-time
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
History Team Lead
HNTB Corporation —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Office
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Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Completion of an archaeological field school from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

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Staff Archaeologist

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $60,000 a year

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Excavation
Archaeological shovel testing
Driver's License
Documentation tools
Bachelor's degree
Document viewing software
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC is seeking a Staff Archaeologist to join our Cultural Resources team and support our cultural resources projects throughout the Southeast. The Staff Archaeologist position involves Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigations, often requiring extended travel and physically demanding field conditions. Field Technicians will work under the supervision of Project Archaeologists and Field Directors to execute survey, testing, and data recovery efforts in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits with some flexibility around home office location, with work occurring in the Southeast region of the U.S.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

Conduct pedestrian survey, shovel testing, and excavation of test units, features, etc.
Identify and record archaeological sites, features, and artifacts
Maintain accurate and detailed field notes, forms, and photographic logs
Use GPS, tablets, and other digital data collection tools
Assist with mapping, site documentation, and basic field processing
Follow established safety protocols and project methodologies

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field
Demonstrated field experience in CRM archaeology (Southeastern U.S. preferred). Please provide a full CV of job experience and duties/responsibilities
Familiarity with Phase I–III methodologies (survey and excavations)
Ability to accurately observe, record, and interpret the archaeological record and field conditions
Proficiency with essential software, such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and PDFs
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Licensure & Certifications

Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

Travel

Cultural Resource staff are expected to travel to various work sites to perform fieldwork.
This position requires at least 75% field work; Field work can range from daily projects to weekly to 10-day rotations (10 days on / 4 days off), depending on the nature of the projects.

Physical Demands

This position requires work to be performed in a variety of field conditions. The applicant must be physically fit and capable of walking long distances daily, digging shovel tests and screening, and carrying field equipment and supplies
Tolerance for heat, humidity, and the general challenges of fieldwork in the Southeast

This job is RPA preferred and it's pay ranges between $50K to $60K

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.

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